Easter, the feast of reverence and symbolism, after the austere period of fasting, chimes with the mood of celebration and is all about good food.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'
Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.
Bethica Das shares her favourite winter recipe.
Bethica Das offers a special version of the traditional Gujarati style Methi Nu Thepla.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make a quick meal.
What are you waiting for? Read on and make these mouth-watering dishes at home today.
Sachin Tendulkar loved the biryani so much that he wanted to have it the next day as well.
Rediff reader Manasi Sadarangani shows you how to add veggies to your omelette to make it interesting.
When Twinkle Khanna asked her celebrity friends what was in their dabba, everyone wrote in and sent their recipes as well. What does Katrina Kaif like to include in her dabba? She tells us here.
'The way desi food is cooked in our homes makes it so delicious and yummy.' 'It is a great digestive meal.'
'The pandemic helped me to shift my focus to the medicinal qualities of food.'
Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
In the second part of a series, we bring you recipes from chef Vikas Khanna's latest book.
Siddhant Digvijay Jaitha, 38, from Kolkata tells us how he went from 106 to 79 kg in six months.
Urmimala Banerjee tells you how to cook this traditional Bengali delicacy.
The traditional Onasadhya is incomplete without these sumptuous preparations made from rice, coconut, milk and assorted veggies.
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.
An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.
An interview with actress-turned-chef-turned-author Tara Deshpande's on her book on Konkani cuisine, A sense for Spice.
Whoever thought an Australian chef would represent India so beautifully in the MasterChef kitchen?
Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.
Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.
'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'
How easy, or difficult, is it to be a contestant in Bigg Boss? Rediff contributor Rajul Hegde, who was locked up in the country's favourite house for six hours, finds out.
Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.
Your daily diet needs to contain about 2000 calories. So, apart from main meals, whatever you munch on must not only be less in quantity, but also low in calories. We spoke to a few nutritionists, who recommended these snacks under 300 calories each.
To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.
At a farm? At a pop-up restaurant? Or at home? Harnoor Channi Tiwary explores the new-age dining options.
Start your day on a delicious note with this easy-to-make frittata.
Your child's nutrition is not a difficult deal if you can understand what they like and reasons behind it.
Here's our list of what you should eat when you are in Ahmedabad.
This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.
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